David Trueman

Who knows. They could even halt Brunswick. And there are lots of plans in the works for recapitalization of major streets that would have included cycling infrastructure.

And here is the full govt. response to the JRTA report: linknovascotia.ca/wp-content/u...

#bikehfx

Here is the text from the govt. response:

"Pause potential active transportation projects that could impact the capacity of key routes and intersections and explore options to “future proof” pathways to allow for safe pedestrian and cycling commuting, separate from high volume commuter corridors."

N.S. releases plan on future transportation needs for Halifax and surrounding area | CBC News The Nova Scotia government has released its plan to address the transportation needs of the most populous part of the province.

“The government also plans to pause projects such as bike lanes in Halifax that have the potential to affect the capacity of key road routes and intersections, although Tilley couldn't say whether ongoing bike lane projects would be subject to the move.”

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#bikehfx

if your municipal council needs to wait until there's a change of provincial government to make decisions for your region, you don't have a municipal council.

The bully is going to keep taking all our FUCKING LUNCH MONEY for the foreseeable future and is happy to rub our noses in it. This is literally the last paragraph of the premier's response to the new transport plan. #bikehfx #halisky

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Would you like to commute to work in #Halifax?

Are you a cyclist?

No, sorry, your acoustic bike is a much bigger fire risk than a gas-powered car.

🤷‍♂️

You can’t have a “good working relationship” with someone who is operating on threats.

In the end we have to ask if want to be the sort of city that shrugs its shoulders over road deaths, or the sort of city that tries to do better.

A child’s drawing of a bike lane protected by MANY bollards. There is a bike marking drawn in the lane, and a child’s tricycle stands alone in the lane. The text at the top reads “Mayor Fillmore stop macing or citi not saf I wonto bic”

A child’s drawing of a bike lane and scooter lane side by side next to three houses. A child rides their two-wheeler in the bike lane. The text at the top reads “Premier Houston stop macing or citi not saf I wonto bic”

Pebble’s letters to the Mayor and Premier. Shared with permission. (P: You can share them with anybody, because they’re so sweet!)

I sent them by email, so they arrive in time, but were also popping them in the snail mail.

She asked for help with the names but the rest is all her.

This is the state of affairs in Nova Scotia right now.

Halifax and Toronto are really showing shameful sides of themselves with this rage against bike lanes garbage.

#NSPoli
#OnPoli
#CdnPoli
#BikeLanes
#HaliSky
#Halifax

Please remember, when I die being hit by a tractor-trailer while cycling, it was because there are no bike lanes in Halifax, and that I was doing my best to avoid being in the woods while also reducing my carbon footprint. #nspoli

Also covered in this article is Councillor Janet Steele’s @chillyjs.bsky.social motion to add HRM to the lobbyist register to fight undermining of democracy. I would like to think that HCC’s letter asking “who is lobbying whom” might have contributed.

Thanks to Councillor Laura White we may get safer Local Street Bikeways @lecwhite.bsky.social This is based at least in part on HCC’s position paper published this spring.

Today’s release of the JRTA report no doubt reflects growing embarrassment for the government.

Unfortunately they have used the time between preparation and release to largely sanitize it of much for cycling.

At least it might help get transit improvements kickstarted.

We need a designation of an AT Arterial which will be immune to such closures.

Just as we don’t shut down roads even though motorized vehicles present a greater risk with very hot catalytic converters and combustible fuels.

Orange Bike stolen off Charles St last night.

Belongs to my neighbour
If anyone sees it please message me.

Sticker on it that says
"Fight Terror, Ride A Bike"

And has the name “Jake the Snake” written on the crossbar

#Halifax #HaliSky #NovaScotia

Or “people are saying”

Halifax gets speed humps and a spike in road deaths. Two kids under 18 so far this year!

It may not be the first time but I see Almon has moved into second place behind South Park. And it’s not even officially open yet! #bikehfx

Graph showing the total number of people cycling counted by the city's bike counters in the month of July, for years 2018 to 2025. The total for July, 2025 is 71,461.

4/.. Of course, this data dates back to 2017 but the number of people cycling has increased dramatically since then. Source: @stats.hfx.bike from city counters #bikehfx

Graph showing support for cycling infrastructure in three cities, Victoria, Kelowna and Halifax. In Halifax 86% of those surveyed (cyclists and non-cyclists) said it was a very good idea or somewhat good idea.

3/.. And this graph shows support for cycling infrastructure in three cities, Victoria, Kelowna and Halifax. In Halifax 86% of those surveyed (cyclists and non-cyclists) said it was a very good idea or a somewhat good idea.

Graph showing cycling participation in three cities, Victoria, Kelowna and Halifax, with 32% of the population in Halifax cycling 1 or more times per week.

2/.. Some key illustrations from that scientific survey, this first one showing cycling participation in three cities, Victoria, Kelowna and Halifax, with 32% of the population in Halifax cycling 1 or more times per week. #bikehfx

In the media scrum Mayor Fillmore wonders about what a scientific survey would reveal. I have shared with him multiple times this source, right on the city's website: cdn.halifax.ca/sites/defaul...

#bikehfx

Home We improve the health of people and the environment by making cycling an easy choice Replace car trips with bike trips for healthier people and places Cycling reduces the number of cars on the...

I interviewed with Globalnews this morning about Cycling Guide (now available in Halifax at cyclingguide.org) and about the Morris St recision. I'm not sure it will appear on their website, so I recorded it on my phone from the rebroadcast: drive.google.com/file/d/10Kpv....

#bikehfx #halisky

Halifax council makes 'strategic retreat' on Morris Street bike lane project - Halifax Examiner Halifax will talk with Halifax Port Authority, emergency service providers to get more data about risks.

Halifax council makes ‘strategic retreat’ on Morris Street bike lane project
By @suzannerent.bsky.social

Halifax council makes 'strategic retreat' on Morris Street bike lane project - Halifax Examiner Halifax will talk with Halifax Port Authority, emergency service providers to get more data about risks.

Here is my story on #Halifax regional council's vote to rescind its decision on the Morris Street bike lane project.

But also how does this decision connect to the ban on going into the woods? It's all about climate change

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This is about democracy. All available evidence suggests that Halifax residents want safe cycling infrastructure. We have affirmed this over and over in public consultation, in the annual Resident Survey, and in the continuing election of outspoken, pro-bike lane councillors.

Cuttell may come back with a motion.

Hartling: says the CAO’s advice has shifted her position. She felt very uncomfortable rescinding the motion. She encourages everyone to refer to the Halifax Cycling Coalition surveys and see what council members ran on. She supported the IMP.

This is great. Thank you. So a strong majority support building more bicycle infrastructure generally. So when Andy Fillmore says people don't support it, he is simply making shit up.